Employer Survey Digital Skills Needs Assessment

Employer Survey Digital Skills Needs Assessment

Digital Skills on Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in the Caribbean – RG-T4243
Introduction

Thank you for the time to complete this survey.

The purpose of this survey is to gather information about the digital skills that employers are looking for when hiring young people. This information will be used to inform the design of a program that aims to generate these digital skills in young people from the Caribbean and prepare them for successful careers.

The duration of the survey is 5 minutes

Your survey responses are strictly confidential. We will not disclose your identity, and data will be aggregated for analysis. Your privacy is paramount, and all collected information will be used solely for research purposes. No personally identifiable details will be shared, ensuring complete anonymity. We employ robust security measures to safeguard your data. Your cooperation in refraining from including personal information in open-ended responses is appreciated. If you have concerns, please contact us. Thank you for your participation, which contributes to valuable insights while upholding your privacy rights.

Participation in this survey is voluntary.
More information about the purpose of this survey is available: www.competecaribbean.org/digiskillssurvey

If you have any questions, please contact: competecaribbean@iadb.org
About You & Your Firm/Organisation
1. Name*

First NameLast Name
2. Email*
example@example.com
3. Title/Position*
4. Organisation*
5. Website / Social Media
6. In which Caribbean country is your Firm/Organisation established? *
6B. If your Firm/Organisation's country of operation is not listed above OR in more than one country, please include:
7. What year was your Firm/Organisation established?*
8. How many Full-time permanent employees work for your Firm/Organisation? *
9. In which industry do you work?*
9b. If you selected "Other" above, please list your industry.
Digital Skills Review
10a. On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is it for your company to hire employees with the following skills?.

Not important (=1); Somewhat important (=2); Moderately important (=3); Very important (=4); Extremely important (=5)
Technical Digital Skills - e.g. programming, data analysis, digital marketing *
Soft skills (e.g. communication, teamwork, problem-solving) *
10b. From the list below, please identify what digital skills you would require from employees in your organisation (please select all that apply):*

Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Access)Marketing (e.g. social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, etc.)E-commerceData analysis (statistics, business intelligence, etc.)Data visualisationArtificial Intelligence and Big DataSearch engine optimisation (SEO)Website design and developmentSoftware design and developmentCybersecurityThe internet of things (IoT)Database design and managementGraphic designAudio and video editingOther
11. From the list below, please rate the difficulty to find each digital skill in potential employees applying for jobs in your company

(5= extremely difficult; 4= very difficult; 3=moderately difficult; 2=somewhat difficult; 1 = not difficult, 0 = n/a, or not crucial for business functions).
Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Access) *
Marketing (e.g. social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, etc.)*
E-commerce*
Data analysis (statistics, business intelligence, etc.)*
Data visualisation*
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data*
Search engine optimisation (SEO)*
Website design and development *
Software design and development *
Cybersecurity *
The internet of things (IoT)*
Database design and management*
Graphic design*
Audio and video editing *
12. What are the (3) most important digital technologies you believe young people (15-29yr) should have knowledge of when applying to entry-level positions in your company?*

Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Access)Marketing (e.g. social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, etc.)E-commerceData analysis (statistics, business intelligence, etc.)Data visualisationArtificial Intelligence and Big DataSearch engine optimisation (SEO)Website design and developmentSoftware design and developmentCybersecurityThe internet of things (IoT)Database design and managementGraphic designAudio and video editingOther
13. What are the (3) most important soft skills you consider to be most important for young people (ages 15-29 years) in an entry-level position to possess?*

Communication Skills (verbal and written)Teamwork and Collaboration SkillsProblem-Solving and Critical Thinking SkillsAdaptability and FlexibilityTime Management and Organisation SkillsCustomer Service SkillsLeadership and Management SkillsEmotional Intelligence and EmpathyAttention to Detail and AccuracyCreativity and InnovationConflict resolution and negotiation skillsInitiative and self-motivationCultural competence and diversity awarenessEthics and professionalismNetworking and Relationship-Building Skills
14. What kind of training do you think would be most effective in improving young people's (ages 15-29 years) digital skills? (Select all that apply)*

University DegreesOnline CoursesIn-person workshopsOn-the-job trainingInternships or apprenticeshipsShort Term Full-time Intensive Digital Skills Training (eg: Coding bootcamps)Other
14b. If you have selected "Other", please state the Training Suggested.
15. How do you assess digital skills in job candidates?*

Through formal certificationThrough interviewsTests, Activities & SimulationsThrough Work Experience (from Applicants' CVs or Resumes)Other
15b. If you have selected "Other", please indicate the additional Assessment criteria.

16. From the list below, please indicate for which positions your company lacks sufficient digital skills among employees (please select all that apply)*

	Entry-level positions	Junior positions	Mid-level positions	Senior positions
Administrative positions
Information Technology positions (IT)
Technical positions
Engineering positions
Sales and marketing positions
Customer service positions
Finance and accounting positions
Legal and compliance positions
Operations positions
Supply chain positions
Human resource positions
Managerial positions
Other

16b. If you have selected "Other", please indicate the Positions below.
16c. On a scale from 1 to 5, How willing is your organisation to hire candidates graduated from short intensive digital skills training programs? *

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Not Willing, 5 is Extremely Willing
17. Is your Business / Firm Formally registered?

Prefer Not To SayYesNo
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Employer Survey Digital Skills Needs Assessment

About You & Your Firm/Organisation

Digital Skills Review

10a. On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is it for your company to hire employees with the following skills?.

11. From the list below, please rate the difficulty to find each digital skill in potential employees applying for jobs in your company